Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2000

Parker score: 100/100

August 2009

A brilliant second wine, the 2000 Carruades de Lafite (51.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.3% Merlot, 4.9% Cabernet Franc, and 1.4% Petit Verdot), aged in 10-15% new French oak, shows wonderfully sweet lead pencil shavings intermixed with an elegant black c... Robert Parker. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2000 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 750ml

January 2009

Parker score: 100-100/100

June 2009

Rating: 5/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Huge colour, deep and intense, yet vibrant and clear, superb fragrance on the nose, the typical Lafite touch of violets, very ripe and very firm, the perfect balance of fleshiness and finesse, a very great, classic wine. Ready 2010-2050. (tasted en primeu

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March 2009

Leader among leaders, one of the greatest wines in the world. Once more, a relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal rainfall. Precipitation at the end of May and early June made the vines subject to mildew, but our technicians were diligent in protecting the grapevines. The end of summer was beautiful, and the grapes progressed slowly and surely into maturity. The first grapes weren't harvested until 21 September. Through 10 October, everything took place in fine spirits and under sunny skies. It was only during the first tastings, during running off, read more...that we discovered the degree of the phenomenon: the finesse, the suppleness, and the complexity of the juices were already impressive. Tastings during the transfer of early wines revealed delicious aromas, with a powerful palate. The early wine had a tannic body and a promising finish. Subtle aromas of currants, leather, tobacco and cedar. Classic cigar box nose, with fruit. Full-bodied, with an amazing texture of silky, ripe tannins. This wine completely coats your palate, but caresses it at the same time. Well, well, well - Lafite Rothschild does it again. Ever since manager Charles Chevalier was transferred from his beloved Sauternes property of Rieussec (also owned by the Rothschilds) to Lafite in 1994, there has been a succession of profound wines to emerge from this noble estate. The 2000 Lafite Rothschild, a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot (only 36% of the crop made the grade) has an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by an extraordinary aromatic expression of liquid minerals/stones interwoven with the tell-tale graphite notes, mulberry, black currants, caramel, and tobacco. In the mouth, it is remarkably light on its feet, but somehow seems to pack intense flavors into layer upon layer of fruit and richness that cascade over the palate. A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin, this wine was provocatively open and beautiful when tasted in January and February, but I am sure it will soon close down. The finish lasted a whopping 72 seconds! This is utterly fascinating stuff. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2050. -The Wine Advocate    (hide)

Rating: (94-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 134 on Apr-01

Rating: (96-100) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 139 on Feb-02

Rating: 100/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/03

Rating: 84/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 09/15/01

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 146

Rating: 100/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 146 on Apr-03

Rating: 100/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate

Rating: 100/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Apr-06

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January 2008

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October 2007

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Mar-06

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November 2007

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November 2007

Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator